My journey Buying and Importing a legal R32!

[ODS]

Not necessarily, but its not out of the question. Its mainly going there to get a through inspection by people that specialize in GTRs

[OBEEWON]

Have them put an LS1 in it before they ship it off.

[ODS]

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Have them put an LS1 in it before they ship it off.

Thats basically high treason.

[spooled240]

So, are you still importing the GTS also?

Sucks that we CA peeps are SOL in terms of registering these cars :/

[ODS]

Originally Posted by spooled240

So, are you still importing the GTS also?

Sucks that we CA peeps are SOL in terms of registering these cars :/

Yes, im just going to ship them together. It kinda sucks because i have to wait a extra month for the GTS-t but ill save some money.

[OBEEWON]

Man, I know that wait is going to be torture for you. Good luck.

[ODS]

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Man, I know that wait is going to be torture for you. Good luck.

I've waited for many things in this world, and it always boils down to the excitement of getting what you are waiting for, and the disappointment of not having it sooner. The best thing is to not thing about it because you start visualizing and imaging what it will be like, how real it will be, and you just get more disappointed.

[supersayianjim]

so tell me. if I was to??

--fly to japan myself

--purchase a gtr legally

--purchase a transport and a container

if I had all the paperwork, why would I need a 3rd party like gtr garage(not taking anything away from them).

if it's legal to transport after 25 years, I would be able to go thorugh that process myself right??

then when it arrives at and then clears customs I can get in and drive??

isn't this correct IN THEORY?

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by supersayianjim

so tell me. if I was to??

--fly to japan myself

--purchase a gtr legally

--purchase a transport and a container

if I had all the paperwork, why would I need a 3rd party like gtr garage(not taking anything away from them).

if it's legal to transport after 25 years, I would be able to go thorugh that process myself right??

then when it arrives at and then clears customs I can get in and drive??

isn't this correct IN THEORY?

Yes, you can and people have done this. The thing is if the paperwork isn't right when it hits the US port of arrival you are going to be jammed up or worse having the container rejected. There are several articles and dicussion about what/how/and where to find all the information you need for this. The reason you have GTRgarage, Rivsu, ect do it for you, is they have been there and know the paperwork cold. they also have people to translate the documents and make sure everything is done correctly the first time. This is in an invaluable service that well I might have paid extra for these services verse doing it myself, I can invest that time in doing more important things (like bugging Kunio for prices on parts for my GTST).

never mind how much you are "saving" to having someone else do the paperwork vs you paying to fly 1/2 around the world.....

To the OP:

I'm in the exact position you are. I happened to use Rivsu as they are literally 5 mins from my house and Kunio wasn't doing auto importation (or wasn't advertising it heavily) when I made my purchase in DECEMBER last year. The wait has been a little killer, but the ability to stock up on parts has been great. I too got a black July car, 5spd and Coupe. This time has allowed me to decide to have it painted prior to shipment and stock up on a bunch of replacment parts so that when it arrives it won't be a Garage anchor for more than intended. I have used Kunio to import several parts in the past, and he has been nothing short of a Gem to deal with. I too probably would have used him to import my R32 had I had some for thought.

get used to a lot dumb questions, and I would like to say the wait gets easier, but it doesn't. My husband is pretty well going off the deep end waiting for it to arrive so we have something new to wrench on and have fun with.

Everything Kunio has said about importing from CAN is correct. The prices of their 89s are also jumping up. Have spent a little time strolling GTRcanda and prices are ever increasing for their "rust bucket" (by comparison to the Jland ones) 89s.

as for if you can import a Nismo, under other conditions of not road use, or under 25 years there is not only a lot of bad info on this thread, but generally all over the internet. I could get into it deeper as I have been doing an abundance of reading since I don't have a car to play with right now, but I won't add a bunch more to an otherwise valuable thread.

Congrats on the purchase, and check out Skylineownersusa if you get a minute. Some good info and good people over there. Welcome to owning a skyline (eventually) and enjoy stocking up on the goodies.

PS Mines.....

[ODS]

Originally Posted by g35gabby

Yes, you can and people have done this. The thing is if the paperwork isn't right when it hits the US port of arrival you are going to be jammed up or worse having the container rejected. There are several articles and dicussion about what/how/and where to find all the information you need for this. The reason you have GTRgarage, Rivsu, ect do it for you, is they have been there and know the paperwork cold. they also have people to translate the documents and make sure everything is done correctly the first time. This is in an invaluable service that well I might have paid extra for these services verse doing it myself, I can invest that time in doing more important things (like bugging Kunio for prices on parts for my GTST).

never mind how much you are "saving" to having someone else do the paperwork vs you paying to fly 1/2 around the world.....

To the OP:

I'm in the exact position you are. I happened to use Rivsu as they are literally 5 mins from my house and Kunio wasn't doing auto importation (or wasn't advertising it heavily) when I made my purchase in DECEMBER last year. The wait has been a little killer, but the ability to stock up on parts has been great. I too got a black July car, 5spd and Coupe. This time has allowed me to decide to have it painted prior to shipment and stock up on a bunch of replacment parts so that when it arrives it won't be a Garage anchor for more than intended. I have used Kunio to import several parts in the past, and he has been nothing short of a Gem to deal with. I too probably would have used him to import my R32 had I had some for thought.

get used to a lot dumb questions, and I would like to say the wait gets easier, but it doesn't. My husband is pretty well going off the deep end waiting for it to arrive so we have something new to wrench on and have fun with.

Everything Kunio has said about importing from CAN is correct. The prices of their 89s are also jumping up. Have spent a little time strolling GTRcanda and prices are ever increasing for their "rust bucket" (by comparison to the Jland ones) 89s.

as for if you can import a Nismo, under other conditions of not road use, or under 25 years there is not only a lot of bad info on this thread, but generally all over the internet. I could get into it deeper as I have been doing an abundance of reading since I don't have a car to play with right now, but I won't add a bunch more to an otherwise valuable thread.

Congrats on the purchase, and check out Skylineownersusa if you get a minute. Some good info and good people over there. Welcome to owning a skyline (eventually) and enjoy stocking up on the goodies.

PS Mines.....

I agree with your first point completely, its worth it for me to pay someone who knows how to do it and has experience. there is to much money tided up for something to go wrong.

But if I knew the process and had someone to stay with in Japan Id probably try to do it myself, I wouldn't fly over with hopes and prayers that I would find one, have a place to stay, have transportation not to mention speak Japanese which would be helpful. But hey if you have a few of those things in your favor it would more that likely work out.

And thanks, its nice to know there are people in the same boat. I've been on the parts search as well (I should be saving money), It just makes financial sense to have stuff source and installed over there. Ill start saving when the cars get here.....

[OBEEWON]

Very true. Good choice on the wheels btw.

[ODS]

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Very true. Good choice on the wheels btw.

Thanks, they have always been one of my favorites, sucks they have been a victim of the vicious knock off brands. But I love them anyways. Now I need some Blitz 03's for my GTS-t.......... (cough cough) Kunio

[Dolph_KYAS13]

have you heard from kunio recently? I PM'd him last week and got nothing.

[ODS]

Originally Posted by Dolph_KYAS13

have you heard from kunio recently? I PM'd him last week and got nothing.

Its been about a week since we talked but he was the last to email me so I wasn't expecting anything. He's a great guy, sometimes slow to respond (I just keep emailing him lol). He told me things are nuts over there right now and to be patient and forgive him for the slow response.

[GTR-Garage]

There's not going to be any disappointment with this one. It's so fast I'm scared to drive it. I think my description to ODS was that it is like sitting in a jet.

If anyone needs to get in touch it's best to send an email to [email protected]. I haven't been able to find much time to log onto Zilvia. Too busy arranging container loadings.

[ODS]

Kunio likes to tell you how nice and fast your car is. He proabaly thinks it makes the waiting eaiser.

[GTR-Garage]

Originally Posted by ODS

Kunio likes to tell you how nice and fast your car is. He proabaly thinks it makes the waiting eaiser.

Bah, nothing makes the waiting better. I can't even stand waiting the two days it takes to get a car down from Osaka. Buying more cars isn't going to help either! One of the first few episodes of our web series "Tuned Life" is going to feature the ODS GT-R trip to Power Factory.

[ODS]

I though buying the GTR would help, it definitely did not. But im greatful that i had the opportunity to buy it. It really is a dream.

[Nikzilla]

I really would like to know how much the average is for a GTR.

I'm mean like total. How deep of a hole in your pocket does the seminal fluid oozing out of your testicles have to fill when you first drive it in the US?

[ODS]

Id say at the minimum, if you bought one early on close to 15k if not more.

[Nikzilla]

Originally Posted by ODS

Id say at the minimum, if you bought one early on close to 15k if not more.

That's actually really not that bad, when you consider a mint supra here goes for more than 15k.

[ODS]

Thats the same logic i used when i bought the GTR, i could have had a STI, EVO, FD, S2000 or whatever but a GTR is much more interesting.... To me anyways

Originally Posted by Nikzilla

That's actually really not that bad, when you consider a mint supra here goes for more than 15k.

[Nikzilla]

Originally Posted by ODS

Thats the same logic i used when i bought the GTR, i could have had a STI, EVO, FD, S2000 or whatever but a GTR is much more interesting.... To me anyways

I agree. It's better too.

Man, if I wasn't in college right now...

[ODS]

To be frank is also because these are cash only cars. And it can be challenging to come up with the funds and take the risk.

Originally Posted by Nikzilla

I agree. It's better too.

Man, if I wasn't in college right now...

[Ramonesfreak2010]

Is there anything you have to do on your end once the cars are in the US? Like paperwork and such, or when it arrives it will be delivered all paperwork completely done and ready to register?

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by ODS

And thanks, its nice to know there are people in the same boat. I've been on the parts search as well (I should be saving money), It just makes financial sense to have stuff source and installed over there. Ill start saving when the cars get here.....

You would be surprised how "many of us" there really are, getting to know more and more people who are coming out of the wood works as I go. It isn't as exclusive as I actually anticipated. Which to me is a positive, more people = more reason for vendors state side to stock replacement parts and goodies.

Originally Posted by Nikzilla

I really would like to know how much the average is for a GTR.

I'm mean like total. How deep of a hole in your pocket does the seminal fluid oozing out of your testicles have to fill when you first drive it in the US?

No idea on the 2nd question, but the 1st question is much easier....

on average you can get a GTST or GTS4 for 8-10k depending on mods and rust imported from most vendors (You can find them cheaper, but most of them were really not worth the $ for the repairs needed). The GTR's go for 16-20k again depending on mods, miles, ect. The Nismo's which could be imported tomorrow, go for in the 25-30k range as they are limited production.

for me it was easy, I paid 8500 for mine, caged, lots of cusco parts, lots of blitz goodies, and nice wheels (I believe are BRS posions). It is "just a GTST", but it was cheaper than building the S13 I had at the time, 1/2 the miles of the 13, and I couldn't even come close to the mods on it without dropping close to the price of the car to bulid my S13 with less mods. Sold the S13 as we are running out of parking, and bought the 32. I assume my experience would not be the same now, as since I purchased mine prices have jumped and Steve has even been offered more $ than I paid to sell mine to them instead of me. Jan 1, when Trevor "drove his R32 from canada in legally" turned all the fanboys and kids crazy and resulted in prices jumping both in the mother land and state side.

Originally Posted by Ramonesfreak2010

Is there anything you have to do on your end once the cars are in the US? Like paperwork and such, or when it arrives it will be delivered all paperwork completely done and ready to register?

All of the shipping paperwork is already handled when it gets to port. It won't get bonded without it. When it arrives and clears, depending on who is importing it, it may already be titled for you, or you may have to do the title work on your own (which isn't overly horrible as the hard work is done).

[Dolph_KYAS13]

Originally Posted by g35gabby

Jan 1, when Trevor "drove his R32 from canada in legally" turned all the fanboys and kids crazy and resulted in prices jumping both in the mother land and state side.

This is great news for us Canadian Owners. I bought my '93 GTS-T Type M for 5 grand in 2010 with a bunch of mods. Now you are hard pressed to find a decent GTS-t for under 8K.

-Jordie

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by Dolph_KYAS13

This is great news for us Canadian Owners. I bought my '93 GTS-T Type M for 5 grand in 2010 with a bunch of mods. Now you are hard pressed to find a decent GTS-t for under 8K.

-Jordie

Yep, that is pretty much how it is. Heard that is basically the same deal over in Jland which translates to closer to 10k+ landed.

[tricky_ab]

Originally Posted by ODS

Basically its eaiser to finance a car then pay cash.

C.R.E.A.M.

Originally Posted by Dolph_KYAS13

This is great news for us Canadian Owners. I bought my '93 GTS-T Type M for 5 grand in 2010 with a bunch of mods. Now you are hard pressed to find a decent GTS-t for under 8K.

-Jordie

I know there's going to be quite a few Canadians who will be selling "up" in a few years.

[ODS]

I had a dream about the GTR last night... It was a little strange.